Senior Researcher/Portfolio Manager (Finance)
There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.
Role Summary:
T. Rowe Price is seeking an experienced Equity Researcher/Portfolio Manager to join its Integrated Equity (IE) team. The IE team combines both quantitative and fundamental insights across a comprehensive range of strategies to deliver alpha for our clients. We are looking for a driven investor and researcher who is passionate about blending quantitative and fundamental approaches.
The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the investment process and developing new alpha-generating signals. Research topics will include identifying new factors for the stock selection model, optimizing the interaction between the model and our fundamental research insights, and uncovering tactical market opportunities. Additionally, this role will focus on advancing our portfolio construction methodologies and refining risk analytics to support the broader T. Rowe Price equity organization.
Responsibilities:
As a senior team member, this role will primarily focus on the following responsibilities:
- Driving investment performance through the generation, research, and implementation of new ideas
- Providing insights into current market opportunities and portfolio positioning
- Enhancing portfolio construction, risk monitoring, and performance analytics platforms
- Offering guidance and mentorship to junior quantitative researchers
- Bridging the gap between the systematic and fundamental aspects of the investment process
- Representing products to both internal stakeholders and external clients
Qualifications:
Required
- Strong academic credentials: A bachelor's degree is required, with a graduate degree preferred.
- Extensive investment experience: At least 7+ years of experience in investment, with deep expertise in quantitative alpha research, modeling, portfolio construction, optimization, and risk management.
Preferred
- Collaborative mindset: A strong team-oriented approach with the ability to cultivate effective relationships both internationally and externally.
- Holistic investment framework: A passion for investment processes that integrate quantitative methodologies with fundamental insights. Success in this role requires the ability to collaborate with fundamental investment colleagues on thematic or stock-level decisions.
- Cross-functional engagement: Capable of working alongside both quantitative and fundamental researchers to generate new investment ideas and insights.
- Exceptional communication skills: Able to clearly explain complex investment strategies and products. Experience preparing and presenting portfolio reviews to external clients and participating in consultant due diligence meetings is essential.
- CFA designation preferred
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:
- Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
- Flexible and remote work opportunities
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates' well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
